Great Railroad Journeys
VIA RAIL: THE CHALEUR
Running along the shore of the St. Lawrence River and into the Matapedia Valley, the Chaleur takes you to a region where the river meets the sea. Known as La Gaspésie, the region of the Gaspé Peninsula juts out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Baie des chaleurs, providing a dramatic landscape of mountains and rocky cliffs, thick forests, salt air, and fishing and farming communities that hearken back to the early days of New France. The Chaleur also passes close to the picturesque village of Percé, with its famous pierced rock, and provides access to the natural spectacles of Forillon National Park.
The Chaleur is an overnight train the shares part of its journey with the Ocean, running northeast into the Gaspé Peninsula at Matapedia. In leaves three times a week, in the evening eastbound from Montreal and Québec, arriving in Gaspé around noon the next day.
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FEATURED CITIES
Montreal
Truly an experience: Old World charm, French joie de vivre and a modern style all its own. Located on the St. Lawrence river in Southern Quebec, Montreal is Canada's oldest and 2nd largest city. Montréal is a haven for culture, dining, history, nightlife and shopping.
Charny
Located just outside of the beautiful and historic Quebec City.
Perce
A cordial and welcoming coastal town located on the Gaspesié Peninsula with a burgeoning tourism industry due to the exceptionally beautiful natural sights. You will see lighthouses, quaint inns, and a shoreline of rugged cliffs, beaches and birds.
Gaspe
Located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence river, the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean, and next to the Forillon National Park. Gaspé is charming village with unspoiled beaches and the fresh tang of sea air. It brings together the best of Quebec and the Maritimes resulting in a truly unique cultural and scenic experience.
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